The wood is either pressure treated cocobolo, walnut, or oak that I also bought from Jantz knifemaking supply. The pins are 3/32" stainless steel.
I used to cut the stainless steel rod with a hacksaw, but I've found that a sturdy pair of wire cutters is a lot faster and easier.
These are great knives. I enjoy making them, and everyone who's bought one from me says they're good in the kitchen There are several that I made my mom four or five years ago, and they're still hard at work in her kitchen almost every day!
